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Hi folks,
I have a question about PCI cards. I'm looking to buy a new soundcard because the onboard one I currently have is pretty crap. I've got a P4 with Intel D865PERL board (5 PCI slots).
Whilst searching for a soundcard it seems that there are 2 different types...some with 2 banks of gold connectors (which match the slots on my board) and some with 3 banks of connectors.

Would both types fit my board? I've attached a pic showing the 2 diff types.

Thanks

John

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As far as I understand. Yes it should. The older 2 piece ones are for the PCI 1 solts only while the 3 piece ones can fit into either the PCI 1 or PCI 2 slots.

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It has to do with the card's signaling voltage.
From Wikipedia's PCI page.

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Card keying
Typical PCI cards present either one or two key notches, depending on their signaling voltage. Cards requiring 3.3 volts have a notch 56.21mm from the front of the card (where the external connectors are) while those requiring 5 volts have a notch 104.47mm from the front of the card. So called "Universal cards" have both key notches and can accept both types of signal.

Hope this helps!

Message edited by outlw6669 on 07-17-2008 at 01:12:08 PM

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Cheers for the help guys.

I've tried searching the net to see if the D865PERL supports PCI 2.1 cards but no joy. Guess I'll just have to hope that the card will fit/work ok when it arrives.

Thanks

J.

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